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Hormuz remains open, JD Vance to hold talks with Pak on Sat: White House
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described the ceasefire as a "historically swift and successful military triumph," saying US operations had weakened Iran's military capabilities
 "Hormuz remains open, JD Vance to hold talks with Pak on Sat: White House")
US, Iran agree to talk in Islamabad even as Hormuz stays blocked for now
Further adding to uncertainty, sporadic fighting continued throughout the region and the Strait of Hormuz remained largely blocked
 "US, Iran agree to talk in Islamabad even as Hormuz stays blocked for now")
Oil, gas flows through Strait of Hormuz may take months to recover
Even as the Strait of Hormuz reopens, damaged oil and gas infrastructure across the Gulf could delay supply recovery and keep global energy prices elevated
 "Oil, gas flows through Strait of Hormuz may take months to recover")
Iran truce excludes Lebanon, strikes on Hezbollah to continue: Netanyahu
Netanyahu said a ceasefire with Iran does not apply to Hezbollah, indicating that Israeli military operations against the group would continue despite the truce
 "Iran truce excludes Lebanon, strikes on Hezbollah to continue: Netanyahu")
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Iran said it would offer safe passage in coordination with its armed forces, though its coastguards warned that any ship attempting to sail without permission would be "targeted and destroyed"
 "Iran closes Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon")
Iran's 10-point ceasefire plan not what Trump agreed to, says White House
Many of these demands are likely to conflict with a 15-point proposal US mediators laid out last month
 "Iran's 10-point ceasefire plan not what Trump agreed to, says White House")
Israel strikes Beirut after ceasefire, says Iran deal doesn't apply there
Lebanon's health ministry said dozens were killed and hundreds wounded in an early estimate
 "Israel strikes Beirut after ceasefire, says Iran deal doesn't apply there")
Trump announces 50% tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons
Trump also said there would be no enrichment of uranium and said many of the 15 points in the US plan proposed to Iran have been agreed to.
 "Trump announces 50% tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons")
Turkiye detains 9 over attack outside Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci said one of the assailants had links to a group that he said "exploits religion," without naming the organisation
 "Turkiye detains 9 over attack outside Israeli Consulate in Istanbul")
Iran begged for ceasefire, says Hegseth, declares US victory in conflict
Hegseth said the United States had met its key military objectives, including targeting Iran's missile capabilities, naval forces, and defence infrastructure
 "Iran begged for ceasefire, says Hegseth, declares US victory in conflict")
No toll for transit through Hormuz: Oman contradicts Iran's truce demand
An Omani minister said the country remains bound by existing agreements that prohibit levying charges on ships transiting the key waterway
Iran hits neighbours with missiles, drones hours after 'ceasefire' with US
The fresh strikes were launched in response to attacks on the country's oil facilities earlier in the day, Iranian state television was quoted as saying
 "Iran hits neighbours with missiles, drones hours after 'ceasefire' with US")
North Korea fires missiles, rejects Seoul's hopes for warmer ties
Seoul later said North Korea fired an additional ballistic missile toward its eastern waters without giving further details
 "North Korea fires missiles, rejects Seoul's hopes for warmer ties")
Iran refinery on Lavan Island hit in attack hours after ceasefire announced
Iranian state television says oil refinery on Iran's Lavan Island came under attack hours after ceasefire announced
 "Iran refinery on Lavan Island hit in attack hours after ceasefire announced")
Shipowners eye Hormuz truce as 800 vessels remain trapped in Gulf waters
Then, hours before a deadline set by President Donald Trump ran out during the US evening on Tuesday, the two sides agreed a truce in exchange for a reopening
 "Shipowners eye Hormuz truce as 800 vessels remain trapped in Gulf waters")
World leaders welcome US-Iran ceasefire, calls for lasting peace in region
From UN chief Antonio Guterres to European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas, UK PM Keir Starmer, and several other leaders welcomed US-Iran ceasefire and push for de-escalation
 "World leaders welcome US-Iran ceasefire, calls for lasting peace in region")
Asian shares jump after oil prices sink in response to Iran ceasefire
Benchmark US crude sank $16.84 to $96.11 a barrel. Brent crude, the international standard dropped $14.51 to $94.76 a barrel
 "Asian shares jump after oil prices sink in response to Iran ceasefire")
US envoy to India Sergio Gor discusses US-India ties with President Trump
The dinner comes as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reached Washington DC on Wednesday to review bilateral trade and defence ties
 "US envoy to India Sergio Gor discusses US-India ties with President Trump")
'Big day for world peace': Trump hails ceasefire agreement with Iran
Big money will be made. Iran can start the reconstruction process. We'll be loading up with supplies of all kinds, and just hanging around in order to make sure that everything goes well, said Trump
West Asia war: US-Iran announce 2-week ceasefire; Trump hints at China role
The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire after Tehran said it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow ships to pass safely through the vital global shipping route